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====Position finding==== | ====Position finding==== | ||
We always start from an airport, we know where it is on the map. Going further on the way it is possible to get lost so it is important to figure out where we are if we get lost. Lucky most radio beacons tell their identity, in Morse code or in other ways. That identity gives a good clue where we are on the map but we have to pinpoint our position before we can navigate any further. (images needed) | We always start from an airport, we know where it is on the map. Going further on the way it is possible to get lost so it is important to figure out where we are if we get lost. Lucky most radio beacons tell their identity, in Morse code or in other ways. That identity gives a good clue where we are on the map but we have to pinpoint our position before we can navigate any further. (images needed) | ||
We need tune in to just one VOR-DME to pinpoint our position. It gives the radial we are crossing and the distance to the station. From that we use the map, a compass rose and a ruler to pinpoint the position. | :*We need tune in to just one VOR-DME to pinpoint our position. It gives the radial we are crossing and the distance to the station. From that we use the map, a compass rose and a ruler to pinpoint the position. | ||
With two VOR stations we receive two radials. With two NDB stations we have to bearings on the compass. On the map we draw the two radials from the station to find our position at the cross point. | :*With two VOR stations we receive two radials. With two NDB stations we have to bearings on the compass. On the map we draw the two radials from the station to find our position at the cross point. | ||
====Automated flight==== | ====Automated flight==== | ||
seperate? or mix? | seperate? or mix? | ||